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P241 MCA

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,153 mi
Last recorded126,153 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 MCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2013 126,153 miles

all rear brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs in very poor condition and getting weak

various chassis areas corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 126,153 miles

all rear brake pads wearing thin

both rear brake discs in very poor condition and getting weak

various chassis areas corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 106,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

various chassis/floor areas corroded

various flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 98,524 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 98,524 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 91,976 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 82,556 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 76,601 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 76,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 May 2006 65,279 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 65,240 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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P241 MCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P241 MCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P241 MCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 February 1997.

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